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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.38, 14,039.67 and 3,811.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.38, 14,039.67 and 3,811.97 is: 5,716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.38 : 14,039.67 = 3,811.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.38/14,039.67 = 3,811.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.38x = 14,039.67 × 3,811.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.38x = 53,518,800.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,518,800.85/9,362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.37

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